Copiapoa cinerea TALTAL x cupreata B79

Copiapoa cinerea Taltal x cupreata is a hybrid cactus resulting from the crossbreeding of Copiapoa cinerea and Copiapoa cupreata. This plant typically features a solitary or slightly clumping growth habit, with stems that can reach up to 20 cm in diameter. The stems are globular to short-cylindrical, displaying a bluish-gray to coppery hue, which gives the plant a unique, metallic appearance. The plant's surface is covered in pronounced ribs with small, areoles bearing short, dark spines. It blooms with bright yellow flowers during the summer, adding a vibrant touch to its otherwise muted coloration.